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2231-2233 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0539032 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2231-2233 Union St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UNION
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0539032
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Carney Fmly Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Carney George & Ursula Ingr 2237 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
022212

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2233 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2231 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 2231-2233 Union Street property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Carney Family Revocable Trust. The building underwent significant renovations between 2009-2010, including comprehensive electrical upgrades with new 300-amp service and rewiring of all units, plumbing improvements, and substantial remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in multiple units, with costs totaling over $200,000. In 2013, there was an attempt to convert the third floor unit from residential to non-residential use, which initiated various planning applications, though as of the most recent records, the status indicates "Additional 3-year interim business or professional service use" with some extensions granted.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2013, though the permit eventually expired. A set of violations was recorded in 2001 related to security and fire safety issues, including problems with doors, handrails, and fire proofing, but these were all abated by October 2002. More recent concerns include an open case from October 2023 regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots, and a sidewalk defect reported in September 2021. The property has experienced minimal recent complaints, with only one noise-related complaint in 2016 regarding mechanical equipment. A single fire incident was recorded in the system with no civilian injuries related to a system malfunction.

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Risk rating

How 2231-2233 Union St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
36th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.9%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 14.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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